What language proficiency exams are required for studying abroad in non-English speaking countries like Germany or Japan?

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Prateeksha Manral · Accepted Answer

Every country requires preparation differently compared to their major languages, thus one has to prepare for that. Most universities are offering programs that can be taken in English and German in Germany. If the course of study is conducted in German, then the language proficiency at either the TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache) or the DSH (Deutsche Sprachpr&uuml;fung f&uuml;r den Hochschulzugang) is usually determined. The TestDaF tests the auditive, reading, writing, and talking skills. To achieve a sufficient level, all four sections need to score at least TDN 4. The DSH, on the other hand, is allocated by the individual universities and usually requires a minimum level of DSH-2 or DSH-3, depending on the requirements of the corresponding higher education institution.
For English-taught programs in Germany, proof of English proficiency is usually accepted, for instance, TOEFL or IELTS. In general, a score of about 80-100 on the TOEFL test or an IELTS score of 6.5-7.5 is accepted by the respective university.
Japanese is always one of the basic requirements for courses conducted in Japanese, and the level of proficiency is measured by taking the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). There are five levels: N1 to N5. For most universities, N2 is the minimum requirement, which means a student can understand the Japanese used in everyday situations and also know some circumstances.
For English programs in Japan, similar to Germany, standardized tests such as the TOEFL or IELTS are acceptable. Japanese universities normally set a minimum score of TOEFL 79-90 or IELTS score of 6.0-7.0 for admission into their English courses.
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